My father and I had many issues over the years, culminating in 10 years of zero communication. A nephew of mine persuaded us both to make video contact on Christmas day... 6 months later my father passed away, and I wasn't able to attend his funeral due to covid. We resolved nothing on our chat, and it was awkward as hell, but I'm glad we started a little healing in the living years. If you're in a similar situation... compromise... make the 1st move... find a way.

@ericsmith6615

2 жыл бұрын

Wife here..I'm in the same situation..

@michaelasay8587

2 жыл бұрын

It's the father's fault

@kevinmcconnell9426

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelasay8587 except in the case of causing a car accident fault is foolishness!

@garthbekkerbuksie4338

2 жыл бұрын

Same here never spoke to my old man in 11 years, he passed away 2 weeks ago, and I didn't even know he was sick. Today I feel angry and sad.... was hoping someday we would patch things up.... too late now. Regrets......

@bovie0000

2 жыл бұрын

May you and all of us heal.

This may be one of the most relatable songs ever written and it was expressed beautifully. A real gem in a basket of rocks.

@Gort-Marvin0Martian

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I bet every single human ever, has had this feeling at some time. Incredible song.

@MN_Cozy

2 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@thomasaitken7495

Жыл бұрын

It applies to soo many people in different ways.

@paulm8908

Жыл бұрын

it doesn't speak to the pov of the departed. its just the one without an echo.

@kennethdodemaide8678

Жыл бұрын

So true.

This song encouraged me to repair a broken relationship with my father. I was able to let go of my resentment and really get to know and appreciate him. I was with him when he died and there was nothing unsaid between us. I'm grateful to have had that blessing.

@saiyongdawn7756

Жыл бұрын

That's so beautiful. I'm glad you made peace before he passed. The same happened with me and my bio Dad. Miles apart on his death bed I forgave him. ♥️

One of the most profound and emotional songs ever. Paul Carrack's voice is perfect for it.

@suzannejane1035

Жыл бұрын

Paul Carrack is one of my fav singers, he is amazing.

@kennethdodemaide8678

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you.

@akimali

11 ай бұрын

WHOA!!!! I’ve always loved this song AND Don’t Shed a Tear and NEVER KNEW it was Paul Carrack singing both songs!!!

@waterdonkey

11 ай бұрын

To me, it IS the most profound and emotional song ever.

@Ontheroxxwithsalt

10 ай бұрын

This is not Paul Carrack??? It's Mike Rutherford, a founding member of the rock band Genesis, also featuring Phil Collins.

The last verse always gets me, how he senses an echo of his father in his newborn's tears. The circle of life.

@saiyongdawn7756

Жыл бұрын

Amen. 🥺

@leesmith4028

11 ай бұрын

Best line in song ❤

Small detail, but I love that the first chorus has a childrens choir, and then they introduce a choir of the generation before. Both singing the same sentiment.

@kateingram6987

10 ай бұрын

oh, thanks for this.. I'll watch again!

Asia realizing what this is about is priceless. There’s only one first time listening to this.

This song was part of my grieving process when my dad passed in 2020. Always gives me chills. Great reaction.

@deelindastimac7359

2 жыл бұрын

My dad also passed in 2020 its was real hard beginning of the pandemic, sorry for your loss

@joeladams5032

2 жыл бұрын

Still part of mine

@TheGreatGig73

2 жыл бұрын

@@deelindastimac7359 Same here. My dad passed 2020 Covid

@michaelasay8587

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheGreatGig73 can I ask....was you're Dad already not in great health? And I'm very sorry

@TheGreatGig73

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelasay8587 My Dad was healthy and full of life. No one could keep up with him. That is what made it even more difficult to believe.

You can tell this song had both of you thinking.. very powerful song. the older you get the more you will appreciate this song. #missmyparents

@MoMoMyPup10

2 жыл бұрын

I was young when this came out, and now I'm not. Many, many, too many of my family and friends have passed since then. And I'm still here to write how much I think about them. I'll leave it at that.

@laughingdoc1673

Жыл бұрын

So true.

@fredthered2778

7 ай бұрын

To have a family and then not to have a family. Don't leave it to late

Great song. "Mike" is Mike Rutherford from Genesis and the singer is Paul Carrack. Amazing singer.

@chrisa4695

2 жыл бұрын

Paul Carrack was also the lead singer for Ace whose 1975 hit “How Long” is an absolute classic. He put out some good solo material as well

@notanotherenigma7759

2 жыл бұрын

Paul Carrick also did some vocals for UK Squeeze, and he did a great version of Every Time That You Walk In The Room.

@surlechapeau

2 жыл бұрын

Paul sings lead on Squeeze's "Tempted" as well.

@laurawallis7093

2 жыл бұрын

Love Paul Carracks song 'When you walk in the room'😄

@sallybannister6224

2 жыл бұрын

Mike and a friend B.A Robertson l8st their Dad's, so wrote this . Every time that you walk in the room is a 60s song by The Sesrchers I think not a Paul C. original 🤔

This song gives tears to my eyes every time I listen. My father passed away last year, and we had not spoken in many years. I so regret it and this song just makes me cry because I know exactly how Mike feels/felt the regret. It kills me every time...

think I caught his spirit Later that same year I'm sure I heard his echo In my baby's new born tears I just wish I could have told him in the living years.. OUCH some of the most beautiful and profound lyrics Ive heard

Check out their other hits "Silent Running" (my favorite) and "All I Need Is a Miracle", both are great songs.

@actaeon299

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely these 2 songs.

@NoCanDu

2 жыл бұрын

Taken In. This first album is a no-skip record for me!

Still makes me cry…. ❤️🪄❤️. Notice the two choirs. Children on left, older on right. Great video.

@AsiaandBJ

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

Paul Carrack is singing, Mike Rutherford is the guitar player.

@surlechapeau

2 жыл бұрын

Paul Carrack, singer/keyboardist was in the bands Ace, Roxy Music and Squeeze(1 year). He sings lead on Squeeze's "Tempted"and Ace's "How Long". Very underrated singer!

I lost my dad 2 months ago after a year long battle with lung cancer. I miss him every day and am so thankful I was able to take him back to the ocean after 30+ years of being away. It’s these memories I will cherish forever. Still, as the song says, I had so much more I wish I could’ve told him and experienced with him. F#@k cancer! I love you dad, forever and always.

@cpete2976

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry for your loss but I'm glad you had a good relationship with him. I lost my Dad sux months ago to dementia and was at his bedside when he died. We had a good relationship with just minor issues. One thing that really helped me was writing a letter to him after he passed; I put all my emotions, good and bad, into it and thanked him for all he had done. I sealed it in an envelope and had the funeral home put it in his casket. I did the same thing when my Mom passed away. I sobbed while writing each letter but felt such relief after. You might want to put all your thoughts about your Dad on paper. It might help. Best wishes.

@Johnathansyt

2 жыл бұрын

My condolences as well and thank you for the insight. I had about the same relationship with my dad as you, with your father. We were never that close as he was a very private man, but we had a mutual understanding of many things in life, mostly unsaid. Anyhow, I appreciate the understanding.

@stevemadrid6522

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss.

This song still makes me cry every time I hear it. Absolutely beautiful song!

I love this song and it still hits me hard. I miss my DAD.

@gregscupholm1695

2 жыл бұрын

Miss mine too! Peace, Jason.

@Dee-JayW

2 жыл бұрын

Miss mine every day. Hugs.

@lawrencesilver4661

Жыл бұрын

I envy people who had a father worth missing.

I was lucky as when my Father passed away 5 years ago there was nothing left unsaid between us, that has helped me over the years. This song still makes me sad mostly for those who had trouble with someone so close to them like a parent.

The bitterest tears shed at funerals are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone.

i lost my dad less then a year ago, we were the best of friend,s , he was a good guy , he was a good teacher , hard not to shed a tear on this one,great job guys,peace

My dad passed away in 2017, yes we had issues when I was younger, what father son doesn't!! As a direct result of this song, thankfully we resolved all our issues before he died, we could go to the pub and enjoy a pint, chat about our tastes in music and have a laugh😂 So glad we did!!😁😁🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🍻

@davidjames8031

Жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss. My dad passed Jan, 2020. Thankfully, we had a close relationship and I still miss him dearly. The part of the song that gets me is when he said he wasn't there the morning his dad died. I wasn't either. He died suddenly of cardiac arrest. I wanted to tell him one more time how much I loved him and how he meant the world to me. ❤️🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

The song was written by M& M's Mike Rutherford who was the guitarist from Genesis. Paul Carrack was chosen for lead vocals

This song makes me think about my dad.

Truly a beautiful song. I only had my father in my life for 20 years, and since he had alzheimers when he passed, I really only had him mentally in my life for 18 years. I was able to tell him all the things I had to say before the end, I'm just not sure how much he was able to comprehend. So, don't wait. By the way, that wasn't "Mike" singing. Mike Rutherford is the guitarist. He is also the guitarist for Genesis. The lead singer on this song is the incredible Paul Carrack.

@socialisttears8940

2 жыл бұрын

I only had mine for 11. What I wouldn’t give for an extra 9. Consider yourself blessed my friend.

@phoenixman8569

Жыл бұрын

I had older parents, mother had surgery to remove a serious brain tumor in 1978 when I was 8 or 9, which she never fully recovered from, she went into a nursing home shortly after graduated high school and passed away in 1997 when I was 27, that was 25 years ago this year, she was a sweet loving lady who never had a bad thing to say about anyone, I still think of her often...

I have heard this song a million times.. And I still cry every single time! Make amends people! God bless!

This song makes me emotional every time I hear it. There is so much more I wanted to tell my mother

When that choir kicks in..Every emotion hits me..Paul Carrack is simply phenomenal

When Phil Collins broke up with the later version of Genesis and went solo, Mike Rutherford formed Mike and the Mechanics. They were actually considered a supergroup.

@bscott5965

2 жыл бұрын

Actually, Mike formed the group in the early 80's when Genesis was in between albums. The first album was fantastic. Taken In and Silent Running were big hits. Still have it on vinyl

I remember hearing this on the car radio just after my father passed away, it’s very hard to keep on the road with tears in your eyes !

I love when reactors understand and "get" the message a song conveys as well as just enjoys the music. You two do this very well. I really enjoy your channel for that reason.

@GreatBIF

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah but they laugh later and no tears. So I don't feel they "take it in" for real...

@RABIDJOCK

2 жыл бұрын

There is not a lot to get in this song. All the anger and distance. Silly fueds that you can't even recall. Let it all go and reach out.. You and they will be a long time dead...

Yet another off-shoot of Genesis, the "Mike" in Mike and The Mechanics, is Guitarist Mike Rutherford and the singer is Paul Carrick, who has been with several groups. Don't know the rest, sorry. A very impactful song.

This is one of the greatest songs from the 80s. So emotional and so true. Love you guys!!!!

Paul Carrack is still an amazing singer. Saw him in concert last week. He still sang his heart out singing this song.

"We all talk a different language, talking in defense" so true. Great song, inspires great conversation. Thanks for covering it.

Paul Carack is an amazing lead singer from the band ACE, SQUEEZE. and Mike And The Mechanics.With the smooth instrumentals and great lyrics, Paul with the back up vocals really put the emotions to the forefront!

Pride has been my downfall on many occasions. This song hits home,hard.

The wonderful Paul Carrack is doing the vocals on this. You’ve probably heard him on other songs like Silent Running, Tempted (Sqeeze), and How Long Has This Been Going On (Ace). He is one of my favorite, favorite vocalists and it’s like no one else has heard of him. He’s from the UK, has been around since the ‘70s and has a great solo career, too. He’s mostly R&B, Soul, Funk, Blues, and Pop, but the man can sing the phone book if he wants to and I’ll listen to him. I really really wish someone would react to some of his songs… your ears will thank you.

@pleutron

2 жыл бұрын

Tempted is a great underrated song. Love it!!!

@chrisa4695

2 жыл бұрын

Ace - How Long and Squeeze - Tempted are two of my favorite songs.

@pleutron

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisa4695 Also love Squeeze song Heaven Knows from the soundtrack for Hackers.

This song always gets to me.....I cry every time I heard it.......so many things I wanted to say to my Beloved ones.....and didn't say......Beautiful song and was in the top 5 on the music chart. "All I Need Is A Miracle" is another great song from Mike & The Mechanics.

The moment when Asia & BJ got the meaning… priceless. Don’t wait folks, call that person today.

This song really hits home for me. Both of my parents passed away last year,within days of each other. My mom and I were good, because we had always talked about everything. But my dad was very closed off, and I could never get him to to have a heart to heart talk about anything. So when he passed away, we had so many unresolved issues that will now never be cleared up because of both of our stubbornness. Tell them what you need to say, because you might miss your chance, like my dad and I did.

@deantitus9734

Жыл бұрын

I'm truly sorry for your loss Marie!! I lost my dad 22 years ago in March and, unfortunately, I had to be the first person in my family to find out that he had died. The first few lines of the last verse said it all: I wasn't there that morning When my father passed away I didn't get to tell him All the things I had to say Even though I did manage to tell him that I loved him before he died, the hurt was still the same. It never gets any easier sweetie!! MUAH!!!!!🙂💋❤️

This is such a great song!!! I WISH the radio stations were playing songs like this again like they did in the 80s ....very powerfulf and beautiful!! Thanks fior highlighting it!!

Paul Carrack is one of the most underrated songwriters ever, I have seen him in concert as a solo artist many times, he has been in many bands and written for many different artists including the Eagles, check out their other stuff, Begger on a beach of Gold, Nobody's Perfect, Another cup of coffee, Silent Running, All I need is a Miracle

@jamesnorrisbarrett8927

2 жыл бұрын

but he didn't write this song....

@garyfallows1123

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think I said he wrote it

An absolutely beautiful song! My dad died in 1986. This song really helped me.

Such a beautiful and soul touching song. I cry every time I hear this, it’s so sad 😢

This song brings me to tears every single time. When he says that he heard his father's echo in his baby's newborn tears it's so powerful!

Mike Rutherford Genesis lead guitarist is so under rated theses are classic rock song about hope and love. One of my favorite bands.

Absolutely beautiful song. I cry every time! It reminds me of my father who died in 1986…. All the things we never got to say to each other… him not seeing me get married and having kids. Him never meeting his grandkids and great grandchildren. I do see him in their faces though.., his sense of humor and my son has his hands. He would’ve been so proud to be a Papa. 💙💕

@chrishobson6431

Жыл бұрын

He has met them Julie. He has.

This song always makes me tear up. I regret not telling my father many things. Understanding his actions and appreciation of so many small things. Instead...we argued. Such regret. 😥

Paul Carrack is terribly underrated. He also sang “Tempted” with Squeeze.

@NoCanDu

2 жыл бұрын

I have. Few of his solo records. Fantastic!

@mharris7380

2 жыл бұрын

Wow I didn't know that.

@toddwestphal7953

2 жыл бұрын

He also was the singer of Ace’s song How Long from the 70’s

@brocklanders796

2 жыл бұрын

I love this and also Tempted its a great song.

@markewing7898

2 жыл бұрын

Talented musician as well, keyboards, guitar and others. Regular member of Eric Claptons band and really great live.

My father passed away this past January 26th and this song was the first that popped in my head, I made a video of picture clips with this song playing. Such a great song!

I wish I could have said goodbye to my Dad before he passed but I was too late trying to get home. I'm glad I told him I loved him the last time I saw him, and I had this feeling of non-closure like I needed him to hear me say goodbye. So I wrote a poem "Only a Whisper Away" dedicated to him. Nice reaction Asia and BJ ❤️

@mariaaparecidamonteiroojed8934

Жыл бұрын

Ele está vivo por favor me respondam em português

Not one of my favorite groups or bands but still one of the most powerful emotional beautifully worded songs ever written or sung!! If you give this song an honest listen and don't get a tear in your eye, you are not human!

This one always hits home for me--Me and my pop fought big-time lots, and we never got a chance to work things out before he died of a heart attack.. Great choice and happy Easter to both of y'all!!

*Mike and the Mechanics - Looking back (over my shoulder)* Another big hit

Thanks for this one. This song has a special meaning to me. I lost my Dad when he was just 51. I didn't want to admit the reality of his situation. I called him at the hospital the night before he died and I told him I would see him in the morning. He passed away before I arrived. He never saw the birth of my sons and when my second son was born, I felt a strong presence of my father. So the line that says "I wasn't there that morning when my father passed away....... I'm sure I heard his echo in my newborn's tears...." gets me everytime. We did not have a combative relationship, but I was too young to see the gravity of his situation and I regret not talking to him about it when I could

This song makes me think of my grandfather. I was 19 when I lost him. When he became terminal, I lost all nerve to see him. I had no quarrel with him but I didn't feel emotionally strong enough to be around him. I didn't want to feel the pain of loosing him. I was naive enough to think I could avoid it and just not deal with it. It saddens me to think that I let him go through that without my support. He was my father because mine died when I was only 2. I had a lot to learn about grief and the stubbornness to not allow anyone to advise me on it. I remember telling other relatives that I just couldn't bring myself to see him. That I was choosing to remember him the way he was. I could lie to them but I couldn't lie to myself. I tried. I had lost others but no one that I loved so deeply. The pain and regret still linger. I guess it will always be there in the back of my mind until I think about it. Because I handled it so poorly it's never fresh. It's not like the pain you feel remembering the day someone died. He lived for months. So there's no day, it's like that day happened a thousand times. It's much different than other losses I've suffered. I handled those differently and I'm thankful I did. Acknowledging my mistake is cathartic in many ways but I will never have peace. My hope is someone will read this and not make the same mistake.

@TheNewRevolution

2 жыл бұрын

@Hally74 Thanks for your kind words.

You know you have some powerful lyrics when the song is finished before anybody mentions his incredible voice. Great reaction.

Today is my step-father's birthday, and he passed away a little more than two years ago. He was my dad from day one, and never treated as anything other than his son, even after he and my mom divorced. We had a good relationship, although we disagreed about some things and we had our moments when we didn't speak, but they were brief. Thankfully, I got to say everything I wanted to say before he passed, and I think he did too. I thought about this song when he was sick, and I made sure he knew how I felt about him and what he meant to me before he passed, and that made it easier to deal with when he died. Happy heavenly birthday, dad!

@DadInTaiwan

2 жыл бұрын

My biological father ran off while my mom was pregnant with me. I never met him nor even saw a photo of him. However, when I was 13 my mom met and married a wonderful man who treated her like a queen and became the best father ever to me. Sadly, he died just 11 years later from a massive heart attack. I totally understand how a stepdad can be a REAL father like yours and mine were. He's been gone 35 years and I still tear up when I hear this song.

My father passed away in 2010, and one thing I made sure before his death was that he knew just how much I loved him and thanked him for the lessons, the wisdom and the joy he spread around him. This song so reminds me of him... Great great choice guys. Thanks from the bottom of my heart.

BJ and Asia, you are gonna get a lot of love for reacting to this song! Everyone who has a heart can hear the power of the Living Years! Beautiful, reaction! Beautiful music that warms the heart! We are only here for a short time then we are gone! God bless everyone!

Beautiful song with a powerful message. Way to hold it together Asia.

I named my 1st boy after my father and the signs are all around sometimes... My dad loved this song. Sometimes my pop's favorite songs come on at the most "oppurtune" moments💙

and did you notice the choir, ie how old they were? That was a nice touch, so there was a conversation between two generations (choir vs the group) at the end

Featuring the great soulful voice of Paul Carrack...also sang on 'Tempted' by Squeeze and 'How Long' by Ace...both worth checking out

@melissadambro8873

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! And Paul also had a solo career - really liked "Don't Shed a Tear for Me"

This is an underappreciated gem of a song. Talk to your family now and don't wait. This was definitely on MTV.

My dad, my rock, died in 2015 and I cry every time I hear this song…there were unsaid things that bother me to this day. Beautiful song ! 😭

So I haven’t heard this song in over 20 years. My father and I are no longer speaking. I had so wine tonight and yes… I’m mad and I’m sad. I was 22 when this came out. I was so blessed with this music in my prime. This is a blessing to so many others to hear this music again. I took it for granted. Thank you for this.

@glsdaisy

2 жыл бұрын

....and so....

@donaldwhite1928

2 жыл бұрын

Please make things right don’t let pride get in the way whether it’s his fault or yours for whatever the reason. If you don’t fix it and if one of you pass it will eat at you the rest of your life and it late to fix it

The VERY first time I hear this song was in 1989. My Mom and I were at the hairdressers getting ready for my Dad's funeral-we thought we would treat ourselves,-but man I totally broke down and sobbed. We didn't have a great relationship, but I loved him. I miss him.

After all these years listening to this song I still get emotional, what a great song!

I love that the choir in the second part of the video is made up from middle aged people and older, the very people the song is all about.

This has always been one of my favorite songs since it came out. I think this is a song everyone should hear and understand it’s meaning. It’s not just about father/son, but family, friends, etc.

The singer has a number of great songs with various groups - try "Tempted" by Squeeze - an absolute classic. He also did Silent Running with Mike and the Mechanics. ..and way further back "How Long" by Ace

Very emotionly powerful song with a message for all. Another powerfull message is "Your The Voice" by John Farnham with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Songs like these go right to the core of your being.

Beautiful lyrics, very touching, and music that suits the words. "Mike" of this band is Mike Rutherford, bassist and founding member, with Peter Gabriel, of Genesis, my favourite band. The lead singer here is Paul Carrack, who had hits throughout the 1970s and 80s with at least three different bands, most notably Squeeze, one of the best New Wave Pop bands of the Punk era.

My dad died when I was 6years old 😢and know I'm 68 this song still brings back memories 😢1989 this song was released 😢my girl 👧 was 4 years old ❤😢😢

I had so many issues with my Dad and his alcohol addiction growing up that when this song came out I really wanted to share it with him. Luckily the last time I saw him he had been sober for a few years and we were able to have that conversation. A few months later he passed away while I was deployed to Iraq in 2003.

This song resonates with me not because my dad and I were estranged, but because I was on vacation in Hawaii when he passed away. I remember telling him goodbye and would see him when I came back which of course never happened. It's been 32 years, but it seems like yesterday and I still regret I wasn't there. So the last verse of this song always gets to me. On another note, Paul Carrack is probably best known for the songs "How Long" with the group Ace and "Tempted" with the group Squeeze.

I lost my dad in 2013 and still every time I hear this song the tears pour. I wish I could have said and done better. I love your views!

I love watching Asia’s face as she listened to the lyrics and watched the video. I can tell that she has a big, sensitive heart to go with her beautiful smile 🥰

Beautiful song hits home with most of us ❤️

So true..so very true!! We need more songs like this to remind us of the important things in life. Asia you did well...I was there with you❤

My father passed away 22 years ago last month, but it feels like yesterday. This song always brings tears because it instantly reminds me of what I should have said, could have said, should have done to show my father I loved him so. Now, there is no way of knowing if he realized I loved him during his final hour.

Life's too short for bitterness & recriminations , it's just a pity it takes bereavement for a lot of people to realise that. This song sums it up perfectly with great lyrics and a great vocal performance from Paul Carrack.

Being a very open, verbose, and expressive person,I don't have a great deal of time for those who are so engrossed in their own lives that they do not find the time or inclination to try to patch up family differences or issues with friends because at nearly 68 in London,I know that things can suddenly change. My wonderful Dad died on the 11th April 1971 and 51 years later I still miss him and my Darling Mum passed while I was on the last day, totally unexpectedly, while I was on holiday in Portugal in 1996 so 26 years later I am comforted in knowing I told her almost every day how much I loved her...

Yall are seriosuly on the right track... you're musical journey is turning into life lessons. I love all your content and how yall are humble to be who you are. Keep it up, this gives me hope!

Wife here....Sometimes I can listen to this and sometimes not..With tears in my eyes...Asia you are so right about BITTERNESS..My own bitterness comes from my childhood..I SUFFERED TREMENDOUSLY...Yet I still love them..Asia..You're insight and advice was phenomenal ❤..You both are a blessing to my life...Thank you with all my heart..!

“the living years” came out in 1988 and the video was definitely on MTV! the video was nominated for a grammy in 1990.

The year this song came out my father died and 6 months later my son was born. My father only got to see 1 one his 4 grandchildren and I cried when explaining what this song meant to me to my brother.

The reason great music is universal and brings people together is that great songs reflect the human condition. Doesn't matter where you come from. I'm a 55 year old husband, father, small business owner. And I very much enjoy watching you two young people from Texas (I think). Music did that, or was at least the genesis of it. There are things we all experience that help us relate to one another. Writing great lyrics is not easy to do. Some great songs are stories about experiences. Some, a great many, are about love and relationships. Very few are about mortality. This song is so powerful. It makes you want to pick up the phone and call your parents, siblings, friends you haven't spoken with in a while. It encourages you to set aside the petty disagreements, to engage, to share......cause you never know what tomorrow brings.

Love this song

Wonderful emotional timeless song,very touching.

PAUL CARRACK HAS ONE OF THE BEST VOICES IN MUSIC,PERFECT SONG FOR HIS VOCAL PROWESS.

This song came out in late 1988. One of the few songs post 1980 that I liked

I was there the evening when my father passed away, and I am glad that I got to tell him. I had obtained information on how to say goodbye in ways that ease a person's passing. These were used to tell him how much I loved and appreciated all he had done for me. That his life had been a good one and that all he needed to accomplish had been done. One of his greatest achievements was that his children were equipped to live on after him. Yes, when I was young I thought him harsh, rigid and demanding. Looking around now, I see why he had to be those things, because parents who just phone it in leave disasters behind them.

I had forgotten about this song. It is one of my fav songs. So moving. So raw. So real. I’m so grateful that I got to reconnect with my dad before he died. He took off when I was teen and treated all us kids with a lot of ugliness that I spent a lot of years in therapy to deal with it. Which would have been fine. But getting to talk to him the four years before he died really helped me learn what true forgiveness meant. He didn’t even have to be truly sorry or even completely change for me to just honestly talk to him about what happened and let it go. I thought I had let go of that anger but there was still some left. And we didn’t see eye to eye about what he did. Snd I finally got to tell him how it effected me. It may not have changed him but saying it out loud to him, not in anger, helped me to let go of a lot. Thanks for reminding me of this beautiful song

Awesome one guys 👍. A very prevalent song an amazing song we can all reflect on. Being the bigger person and letting go of our differences wether we agree or not.This song always brings a tear to my eye. Good one guys ,❤️it.

I stood right in front of my Father, as he passed away. I told him all I had to say at that time... That I would gladly trade places with him, and that I loved him... That was in March of 2000. My daughter, now 16, who my Dad never got to see, is so much like him.... It makes you believe in "reincarnation"...😀❤

My father and I didn't speak for 15 yrs. Over that time I would hear this song and my mind would instantly go to my dad. Only in the last 2 yrs have we reconnected and I'm so happy we did. Dont live with regrets people

This song always makes wet stuff fall from my eyes, just like James Blunt 'Monsters' thanks for playing this 😊👍